Taylor Kitsch, who plays the title character in Disney’s “John Carter,” arrives at the film’s premiere Wednesday at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. In the film, Kitsch plays a Civil War veteran who leaps through time and is transplanted on Mars, where he finds himself imprisoned by giant barbarians. The story is based on the adventure hero created 100 years ago by writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, who wrote 11 novels about John Carter’s battles and discoveries on Mars. The novels have inspired many fantasy filmmakers, including George Lucas, James Cameron and “John Carter” director Andrew Stanton. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Taylor Kitsch walks the red carpet at the “John Carter” premiere. (David Livingston / Getty Images)
“John Carter” costume designer Mayes Rubeo with “The Door” actress Helen Mirren. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
“John Carter” actress Lynn Collins, who plays Princess Dejah Thoris in the film. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
“Breaking Bad” actor Bryan Cranston, who plays Powell in “John Carter.” (Kevin Winter/ Getty Images)
Willem Dafoe, who plays Tars Tarkas in the film, arrives with his wife, Giada Colagrande. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
“John Carter” stars Willem Dafoe, left, and Taylor Kitsch. (David Livingston / Getty Images)
“John Carter” writer and director Andrew Stanton. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Actor James Purefoy, writer and director Andrew Stanton, actress Lynn Collins and producer Jim Morris gather at the “John Carter” premiere. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
James Purefoy plays Kantos Kahn in “John Carter.” (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
“John Carter” actor Daryl Sabara, who plays Edgar Rice Burroughs in the film. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Actor Darwin Shaw plays Officer Matai Shang in the film. (David Livingston / Getty Images)
